Trapped in Houston

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by t8000shx, Oct 29, 2012.

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  1. t8000shx

    t8000shx Zealot (588) Mar 2, 2004 New York
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    And I don't mean "trapped" as a knock on Houston - I'm an East Coaster who's unable to return home until Wednesday, at the earliest.

    So I figure since I'm here might as well make the best of it. I've already compiled a list of the best ranked stores/bars on BA in Houston proper (Flying Saucer, Spec's, Ginger Man, etc), but figured I'd reach out to the Texas crew to see if there are any under-the-radar spots I'm missing, or alternatively if there are places outside of Houston (but reasonably close by) that I should check out. Fortunately I have a rental car, so a little bit of exploring is certainly an option. And if there are any good events happening over the next couple days, let me know!

    Anyway, thinking of heading over to Flying Saucer soon for some grub, but I'll keep checking back in here in case anyone responds.
     
    #1 t8000shx, Oct 29, 2012
  2. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Boondoggles in Clear Lake has a meh beer selection, but amazing pizza.
    The Petrol Station is pretty popular with all the northside assholes who live nearby.
     
    #2 Daemose, Oct 29, 2012
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  3. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    My (biased) list of bars you need to check out:
    1.) Petrol Station
    2.) Hay Merchant
    3.) Flying Saucer Downtown


    My (biased) list of bottle shops/stores/etc.
    1.) Whole Foods on Kirby
    2.) Specs in Midtown (on Smith St.)
    3.) Specs on Montrose (clearance store, can find stuff WAY out of season there.)
     
    #3 wsnich, Oct 29, 2012
  4. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    You forgot D&Q Mini Mart.
     
    #4 Daemose, Oct 29, 2012
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  5. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    Also, if you're in town, Petrol Station is doing a chairty bottle share on Tuesday. $20 entry that goes towards a local chairty plus a rare(ish) beer.
     
    #5 wsnich, Oct 29, 2012
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  6. t8000shx

    t8000shx Zealot (588) Mar 2, 2004 New York
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    Thanks for the responses. Think I'm about to walk over to Spec's, head from there to Flying Saucer, them tomorrow try to make it to Petrol Station early in the day then Hay Merchant for dinner.

    Maybe by the time I'm through with what's going to be a serious hangover, I'll be able to get on a flight back home.
     
    #6 t8000shx, Oct 29, 2012
  7. t8000shx

    t8000shx Zealot (588) Mar 2, 2004 New York
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    Ha, wsnich, just saw your response as I posted mine. I'd planned on doing Hay Merchant for dinner, since someone BM'd me mentioning they do a local-steak dinner on Tuesday nights, but now you've gone and thrown a wrench in my plans...

    Hmm, perhaps a steak dinner followed by bottle share? Do you know what time the charity event is tomorrow?
     
    #7 t8000shx, Oct 29, 2012
  8. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    What beer, and what time?
     
    #8 Daemose, Oct 29, 2012
  9. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    7:00PM
     
    #9 wsnich, Oct 29, 2012
  10. SeaSparrow

    SeaSparrow Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2010 Texas

    I read that post as, a bottle share, you bring $20 to donate, plus a bottle for the bottle share. But I could be wrong...
     
    #10 SeaSparrow, Oct 29, 2012
  11. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Oh yeah. My bad, lol.
     
    #11 Daemose, Oct 29, 2012
  12. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    Correct. Ben (the owner of Petrol Station) is bringing a lot of bottles from his personal cellar for this event. We haven't decided what we're bringing yet, but I was thinking of bringing an '11 DL.
     
    #12 wsnich, Oct 29, 2012
  13. t8000shx

    t8000shx Zealot (588) Mar 2, 2004 New York
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    Well, unfortunately I didn't travel with any beer, but I'll see if I can pick up something interesting at Spec's or other places.
     
    #13 t8000shx, Oct 29, 2012
  14. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    I'd be more than happy to front a bottle of something from out of state if interested. Just send me something later/next time in Houston.
     
    #14 wsnich, Oct 29, 2012
  15. FUNKPhD

    FUNKPhD Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2010 Texas

    Does Petrol open for lunch during the week?
     
    #15 FUNKPhD, Oct 29, 2012
  16. DonD

    DonD Zealot (555) Jun 23, 2008 Texas

    Not yet. They do plan to, but they are still opening at 5 during the week.
     
    #16 DonD, Oct 29, 2012
  17. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    Saint Arnold does tours from, correct me if I'm wrong 3-4 on weekdays. Its right near the city.
     
    #17 UHCougar12, Oct 29, 2012
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  18. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    If you want to do steak night at Hay Merchant I would recommend getting there early. They start at 5, and go till it is gone. Maybe it has settled down, but they use to sell out pretty quickly. I think it is one of the best steak night around. If you can catch an early dinner at Merchant, you still have plenty of time to make the Petrol bottle share.
     
    #18 champ103, Oct 29, 2012
  19. Dolph1979

    Dolph1979 Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2011 Colorado

    Most ppl on here are correct...lived in Houston my entire life.

    Petrol Station and Hay Merchant best places by far for craft beer on tap...flying saucer not too bad either right in middle of downtown.Petrol is a little harder to find tucked away in the heights but worth the trip. Very laid back atmosphere there.

    Spec's liquor in downtown and D & Q mini mart best places for retail without a doubt. D & Q gets brew not even available to chain stores like Spec's. But Spec's downtown is a beast. Ask for Ryan if you go there....
     
    #19 Dolph1979, Oct 29, 2012
  20. TheRealDBCooper

    TheRealDBCooper Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands

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